Last Updated March 2008
Last Updated March 2008
Eley Bismuth Cartridges
Eley Hawk have been at the forefront of development of Non Toxic loads for over two decades.
The initial development of the Eley Black Feather utilising a Tungsten based polymer proved
uneconomical and the performance of the material left much to be desired. Eley then developed
the Bismuth cartridge which has become the market leader in performance Non Toxic ammunition. Bismuth is a material based on a blend and mix of Bismuth
and Tin.
It has a density of 9.3 against 11.3 for lead, this difference is minimal and the down range performance
of Bismuth is almost the same as lead with the added advantage being 12% more pellets by weight.
| Brand | Load | Shot Size | Wad | Muzzle Velocity | Price per 25 | Price per 250 |
| 12G Impax | 28.5gm (1oz) | 5 | Fibre | 1365 ft/sec | £24.26 | £216.64 |
| 12G Grand Prix | 30gm (1 1/16oz) | 5 | Fibre | 1365 ft/sec | £25.08 | £223.98 |
| 12G Grand Prix HV | 32gm (1 1/8oz) | 5 | Fibre | 1380 ft/sec | £26.32 | £235.00 |
| 16G Alphamax | 32gm (1 1/8oz) | 3 | Plastic | 1400 ft/sec | £25.90 | £231.32 |
| 16G Grand Prix | 26gm (15/16oz) | 5 | Fibre | 1365 ft/sec | £24.67 | £220.31 |
| 20G Grand Prix | 25gm (7/8oz) | 5 | Fibre | 1365 ft/sec | £22.61 | £201.95 |
Please note prices may fluctuate due to changes in price of raw materials.